Summer days
by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
June 2, 2017
Filed under Columns, Opinions
A constructive summer can set the foundation for a rewarding school year. Summer brings longer days, warmer temperatures, and more time for fun; utilizing time wisely can combine festivities with fruitfulness. Stave off boredom and idleness with these suggestions. 1. Learn something To some, summer sch...
Album Review: Humanz
by Taylor Key, Staff Writer
May 31, 2017
Filed under Opinions, Reviews
Gorillaz is virtual band created by the Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett in the late 1990’s following four fictional characters created by the duo: lead singer 2D, bass player Murdoc, drummer Russell and guitarist Noodles. On April 28 of 2017, following close to an 8 year hiatus and talk of them never...
Reaching out
by Amanda Nguyen, Staff writer
May 24, 2017
Filed under Columns
Everyone’s experience with mental health is different. Going through a mental disorder can be an intense and devastating time. To most who struggle, having a support system from friends and family can be very important. If someone you know has a mental disorder, you may also be experiencing some dif...
Long road ahead
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
May 19, 2017
Filed under Columns, Featured
Go in for the tackle but leg bends back with a loud pop Limp off the field waiting for this odd pain to stop Reassure your team that you’ll be back 2 weeks top But the pain doesn’t subside You realize you may have lied You have to go to take an MRI and your heart starts to drop You think...
TV Review: Master of None
by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
Filed under Opinions, Reviews
From sexual harassment to racist ceramics, Netflix’s series Master of None tackles many hard-hitting issues in its second season. The release follows the cliffhanger ending of season one, picking up with main character, Dev (Aziz Ansari), in Italy. We meet his new love interest, in black-and-white f...
TV Review: Handmaid’s Tale
by Taylor Key, Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
Filed under Opinions, Reviews
‘The Handmaid's Tale’, a new television show about a dystopian American society, was released on April 26, to the rave-reviews of critics. Based off the 1985 best-selling novel by Margaret Atwood, the show is a speculative fiction horror story that takes place in a not to far off fictional socie...
Thank you for your service
by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
Filed under Opinions
May is a special month for those in and out of the military. For service members and veterans, it’s a chance to pay tribute to support families and spouses during Military Appreciation Month, and honor the memory of those who have sacrificed for this nation on Memorial day. The month of May provides...
There’s no time for Stalin
by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
AP World History is a challenging academic class that analyzes human culture and society over time. It’s an opportunity for students to take a special college level learning experience that may lead to possible university credit in the future. Advanced placement helps students to develop critical t...
Top five things to do in May
by Michelle Parker, Staff Writer
May 15, 2017
Filed under Columns, Opinions
Spring has sprung with art, music, and more. The blossom of May flowers signifies the time to say goodbye to the cold breezes. This month, creators are celebrated across Texas. Enjoy the last few days of prime weather for outdoor entertainment before warmer temperatures. 1. West Austin Studio Tour Over 300 art...
Album Review: Welcome Home by Zac Brown Band
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
May 15, 2017
Filed under Featured, Reviews
Zac Brown Band released the final five songs of their ten song album, "Welcome Home", last Friday. This second half of the album gets 4 out of 5 stars. The aim of this album was for the band to go back to it’s traditional country melody and music that made them famous to start. The first five songs...
IB vs AP debate
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
May 15, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Featured
Leander is privileged to be able to offer students two different advanced programs, AP and IB. However, lately, there has been a kind of rivalry or debate over the two programs. While this is a pointless argument, it is also impossible to compare them because they are totally different in every aspect. First,...
Album Review: Welcome Home by Zac Brown Band
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
May 9, 2017
Filed under Featured, Reviews
Zac Brown Band has just pre-released five songs from their highly anticipated new album “Welcome Home”. These first five songs out of ten get 5 out of 5 stars. After two years from their last album release, “Jekyll and Hyde”, the country band have released half of their new album. One of the ...
Seniors say goodbye
by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
High school can be an interesting time. It’s filled with ups and downs; of homework and stressful tests; old friends that can disappear and new ones that pop up; and of le...
June 2, 2017
Finals fiasco
by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
As always, the finals exemption list has been rolled out, and students have been filled with either relief or dread as the check to see what end of year test they will have...
May 28, 2017
Rallying as Roadrunners
by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
The University of Texas at San Antonio, or more commonly referred to as UTSA, will have several students from the school joining the class of 2021. The now-Lions will be ...
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